On the day the results were announced, Zhou Shuren was confident in himself and did not go to see the announcement at the designated place; instead, he waited at home for the government officer to bring the good news.
Having learned from previous experience, Wu Ming also chose not to go, fearing he might not be able to return, and stayed at home as well.
Zhou Shuren wanted to know the rankings of the other candidates, and instructed his eldest to copy the list of names and bring it back.
Zhulan asked Li Chun to wait at the street corner to see if a government officer would come to announce their joy.
Yang Zhumu was somewhat dazed, as to why his brother-in-law and Wu Ming were so nonchalant—it was as if they knew their ranks!
Yang Zhumu approached his sister and saw her counting the congratulatory money, twitching the corner of her mouth, "Sister, did you know the rankings in advance?"
Zhulan looked up, "No, why does Big Brother ask such a question?"
